10 Fun Facts That Make Gingers Extra Special

Being a natural redhead can be a frustrating thing. When you are a kid, you feel like an odd ball because you’re different. You may have been called names like ginger, red, carrot top, little orphan Annie, and fire crotch (yes, fire crotch). I know, because I am a natural redhead.

I hated my red hair until I became an adult, and then I began to appreciate just how beautiful and rare my locks really are. Some of the most gorgeous women in the world — from Rita Hayworth to Lucille Ball — have been redheads and I am proud to be counted among them. Two sisters named Adrienne and Stephanie Vendetti (co-founders of HowtoBeaRedhead.com) also love their tresses, and have even suggested we have a day entirely dedicated to redheads called National Love Your Red Hair Day.